Abstract

There are still controversial attitudes regarding oocyte donation programs. The aim of this descriptive study was to evaluate the opinions of Christians and Muslims regarding an OD program in Iran. 200 adults were randomly assigned to fill out the questionnaires. Part I contained demographic information, and Part II contained 20 questions to reveal their knowledge and attitudes about OD. 53% of the surveyed Christians and 69% of Muslims were married. The vast majority of the subjects had formal education; only 3 of them were illiterate. 74% of Christians and 59% of Muslims supported the OD for infertile couples. Also, 68% and 43% of the Christians and Muslims were unaware of their religious attitudes on practice of OD, respectively. Most of participants believed in informing the general public about OD in the mass media. In addition, nearly half of the participants were in favor of OD over adopting a child. Psychological counseling was strongly recommended by majority of respondents for both donor and recipient of eggs . The majority had positive attitudes toward OD treatment for infertile couples. The mass media should develop programs for informing the public regarding the OD program